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Which would be considered a reliable source?(1 point)
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an article from a scientific journal
an article from a scientific journal

a blog written by an anonymous author
a blog written by an anonymous author

a biology textbook from 1920
a biology textbook from 1920

an opinion column in your favorite magazine
an opinion column in your favorite magazine
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Which statement illustrates bias in scientific research?(1 point)
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A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.
A zoologist publishes incomplete data on sloths which supports their original hypothesis and notes that more research is required.

An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.
An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.

A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.
A microbiologist publishes data funded by the National Institutes of Health that does not support their original hypothesis.

A botanist publishes data about plant growth that does not support their original hypothesis and is replicable.
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Which question can be used to evaluate reliability of a source?(1 point)
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"Is the author American?"
"Is the author American?"

“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”
“Is this data challenged by anyone in the public?”

“Is this research relevant to me?”
“Is this research relevant to me?”

“Is the research peer-reviewed?"
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Validity refers to(1 point)
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originality.
originality.

reliability.
reliability.

accuracy.
accuracy.

consistency.
consistency.
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To corroborate information is to(1 point)
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find evidence that proves a scientific position.
find evidence that proves a scientific position.

find evidence that disproves a scientific position.
find evidence that disproves a scientific position.

find evidence that opposes a scientific position.
find evidence that opposes a scientific position.

find evidence that supports a scientific position.
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An article from a scientific journal would be considered a reliable source.
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The statement that illustrates bias in scientific research is:

**An ecologist publishes data funded by a construction company which supports their original hypothesis that an endangered animal's territory is not endangered.**

This suggests a potential conflict of interest and bias due to the funding source influencing the research outcomes.
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The question that can be used to evaluate the reliability of a source is:

**“Is the research peer-reviewed?"**

Peer-reviewed research is generally considered more reliable as it has been evaluated by experts in the field before publication.
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Validity refers to **accuracy.** It indicates whether a study or measure actually assesses what it is intended to assess.
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To corroborate information is to **find evidence that supports a scientific position.**